Navigating Dating and Sex While Living at Home
Have a friend moving home? Maybe the friend is you? Feel like it’s the end of dating and pleasure as you know it?
I got you!
You’re not alone. More and more Millennials and Gen Zers find themselves back at their mom and dad’s. While we’re appreciative of the room to breathe, there are also moments where we grieve.
Our privacy, independence, and for many, our dating lives.
This week on my Substack, I wrote about how to navigate boundaries, dating, and pleasure while living at home.
🏡 Navigating Grief and Gratitude: Moving home can initially feel like a big step back, but it’s also an opportunity for self-reflection, and can be a space for healing, too.
🏡Adjusting to Your “New” Roommates
Like any living situation, it’s going to take time to adjust. Adjusting to your caregivers’ quirks and expectations can be tricky. And it can be difficult to remember that they’re adjusting to our quirks, too.
🏡How to Maintain Your Dating Life
Living at home can quickly make you feel like you’re a teenager again. But you’re an adult now and regular self-pleasure is a part of your routine.
🏡Is Dating Right for You Right Now?
Some people are taking a break from dating while living at home. Others might feel like it’s the perfect time for a no-strings-attached relationship.
There’s no “right” answer here—it comes down to what’s right for you.
🏡Setting Boundaries with Parents
No one wants to bring a date home only to have their dad walk downstairs in his underwear. It’s a good idea to discuss boundaries and expectations with your parents if you do decide to date. Same goes for any potential partners, too.
🏡Self-Pleasure in Shared Spaces
It’s possible! But you’ll probably need to strategize more. Consider investing in more quiet toys, take advantage of times when your parents are out of the house.
🏡Making the Most of Your Time
Even if you decide it’s not the right time to date, you’re still dating —you’re just dating YOU! Use this time to reflect on what you want next so you can make space for who you’re becoming 🫶🏻
Read the full article with all my tips on Substack